Regal Cinemas announced this week that it will be remodeling their 15-screen cinema in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Construction is due to begin this fall and will continue while the theater remains open, with completion scheduled for next summer.

Remodeling the Regal Fredericksburg 15will involve combining two screens into one larger one, which necessitates the planned name change to the "Regal Cinemas Fredericksburg Stadium 14." The project involves installing digital cinema projection systems in all screens, revamping the lobby, box office, concession stand, and every auditorium. They will also have Digital 3D capability, which is a good thing, considering how many 3D movies are scheduled for release in the coming years.

The full press release from Regal Cinemas appears below.

Press Release

Regal Entertainment Group Announces Extensive Remodeling and New Amenities for Fredericksburg Theatre

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced remodeling plans for Regal Cinemas in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter and is scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2009. The theatre will remain open continuously throughout the process.

“Regal will proudly offer moviegoers in Fredericksburg a complete state-of-the-art moviegoing experience in time for next year’s summer movie season. The box office, lobby, concession stand and every auditorium will be remodeled through our comprehensive construction plan,” stated Dick Westerling, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Regal Entertainment Group. “Our Fredericksburg theatre is in a terrific location along the strong Plank Road retail corridor and with easy access off of I-95. We are confident that moviegoers will be impressed by this cinema once the extensive remodel is complete.”

Digital projection will provide picture-perfect presentations on every screen. The new and improved theatre will be called Regal Cinemas Fredericksburg Stadium 14 after combining two of the existing 15 auditoriums into a larger one. The cinema will offer a variety of films, 3D presentations and alternative digital programming with the convenience of 14 different showtimes. The free-standing building is surrounded by a convenient parking field which begins as close as the theatre’s front door.

For more than a decade this cinema has consistently ranked as the number one choice for moviegoers in Spotsylvania County. Regal Entertainment Group has made a commitment through a long-term lease for this theatre and is very appreciative of our dedicated and loyal following. Regal is making a significant investment to remodel this facility to deliver the best entertainment experience to our patrons for many years to come.

Fredericksburg Stadium 14 will feature these amenities:

Digital projection in every auditorium to provide a crystal-clear picture.

About Regal Entertainment Group:

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,787 screens in 552 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates approximately 18% of all indoor screens in the United States including theatres in 44 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations and, through its investment in National CineMedia, LLC, further realize cinema advertising, marketing and other revenue enhancing opportunities by utilizing Regal's existing asset base.

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